It was indeed a moment of extreme joy, shock, elation and
for some acute disappointment and outraged anger as MOYIN AROWOSHOLA AND ALVIN DA AFFIN emerged triumphant as
winners for the Elite Model Look Nigeria 2012 at the Federal Palace Hotel Lagos
Nigeria on last Saturday.

After an intense almost 8weeks of rigorous training, rehearsals and nail biting tension , the 20 finalist for the 2012 Elite Model
Look Nigeria (EMLN) last Saturday , finally got their chance to strut their stuff,
and fight for the chance to join other finalist the world over in Shengai China,
to become a world Elite supermodel like Naomi Campbell and Tara Banks.

On the panel of judges, were the best in global fashion,
namely Stephane Pescimoro, the international director for Elite Model Look
Paris, world supermodel and former Miss
World Agbani Derego , Fashion writer, critic, and journalist
extraordinaire Ezinne Chikanta, and renounced photo artist Amadi Obi.

THE INTIMIDATING PANEL OF JUDGES

After a stiff competition( all the final five finalist
male/female where just splendid) MOYIN
AROWOSHOLA AND ALVIN DA AFFIN emerged
the winners cum finalist for ELMN 2012 and will take their place alongside
other winner/finalists on the world stage in Shengai China to fight once again
for their ultimate dream.

Personally, Stephen Nkang or Kimmie Adams (male finalists)
were my prime choice for the top male spot but alas! I guess the formidable
panel of judges knew what they were about. At lest my candidate ( and popular
peoples choice) for the female finalist won.

17 years old Moyin
was a dream to behold on the runway from her delicious walk, poise and
attitude. She only lost her professional poise, albeit for a minute, when she
was declared the winner and tears spring
to her eyes.

MOYIN ON THE BRINK OF TEARS AS SHE IS DECLARED WINNER

On being asked how she felt she said “it was very tough,
learning the walks and everything because I had problems with heels, with my
legs but thank God I was able to strut the runway today and I was made the
winner of Elite model look 2012," she said. While all Eighteen-year-old
Alvin Dayaffin, could say was "I'm really happy, I'm really happy, I
didn't see it coming, as a matter of fact, seconds before it was announced, I
was almost breaking down but oh my God, I'm very grateful," Alvin said.
Alvin moment of glory was shared with his mother who screamed and ran unto the
runway to embrace her pride and joy.

ALVIN TAKING THE FINAL GLORIOUS WALK ON THE RUNWAYS AS A WINNER

MOYIN TAKING HER FINAL WALK AS A WINNER

Millicent Imade Arebun is a fashion blogger and editor with over 8years experience in the fashion business. CEO Millare Fashion Tv and Actn Fashion Editor of the National Daily Newspaper, Millicent is part of the new breed of industry players, quietly shaping, projecting and capturing the growth, travails and challenges, of the budding Nigerian fashion industry.